Files of this nature are typically used for emulation (like Citra) or on hardware modified with custom firmware.
: Indicates the game is the North American region version.
: The name of the website/distributor where the file originated. NSMB2GE-USA-CIA-RF-Ziperto.rar
: Abbreviation for New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gold Edition .
: Stands for Region Free . While the base game is USA-coded, it has been patched or modified to run on 3DS consoles from any region. Files of this nature are typically used for
The filename refers to a compressed archive containing a digital copy of the Nintendo 3DS game New Super Mario Bros. 2: Gold Edition . Based on the file naming convention, Core Content
: The file format inside the archive is a .cia file, which is used for installing software on custom firmware (CFW) Nintendo 3DS systems. : Abbreviation for New Super Mario Bros
: A compressed folder format; you would need a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip to open it and extract the .cia file.